Domestic Violence Bureau - Trial Preparation Assistant, Level II

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. The BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.

About the role

The BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Trial Preparation Assistant Level 2 (TPA II) to join the Domestic Violence (DV) Bureau. The duties and responsibilities of a DV TPA 2 are primarily to work alongside a team of designated DV ADAs in the gathering of discovery, communication with witnesses, and overall support of work needed on intimate partner cases. Each DV TPA 2 will be assigned a group of approximately 4 DV ADAs and will be assigned to each case in BXDA, alongside the DV ADA, to share information on each case.

Responsibilities

• Identify, gather, redact, and prepare all discovery.
• Maintain record of efforts in collecting discovery for proof of due diligence.
• Update and maintain the discovery checklist.
• Organize and maintain electronic file on the shared drive.
• Coordinate contact with NYPD and legal staff.
• Obtain and listen to Riker’s calls.
• Initial victim contact, introductory letters, contact victims/witness and provide a status update on cases.
• Prepare letters and email Orders of Protection to witnesses, defense counsel, and legal staff daily.
• Notify Officers, EMTS, and medical staff for trial.
• Assist with drafting motions to consolidate cases.
• Prepare ATF, COCs, statements of readiness and affidavits of service.
• Draft and serve orders to produce Writs of Habeas Corpus and takeout orders.
• Subpoena phone records, internet history, and social media content from various carriers and tech companies.
• Subpoena FDNY records (Ambulance Call Reports (ACRs)).
• Subpoena medical records from various hospitals and medical facilities.
• Submit requests for 911/Radio runs (ICAD) to NYPD.
• Provide backup coverage for DVM Court Clerk, including WEBDV database.
• Obtain Certified documents.
• Pick up/drop off status sheets to Court.
• Print case documents and prepare travel folders for case conferencing and court.
• Perform field work including traveling to other agencies, hospitals, and courts.
• NYPD Property Liaison, maintains and logs all property.
• Request and retrieve evidence needed for investigation and trial purposes.
• Travel to the Medical Examiner to have evidence tested, retrieve various documents.
• Provide coverage for front desk reception—greet, screen, and log in all visitors and cover front desk reception, as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described; or equivalent education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree or a high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic, or community organization.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Data Analytic tools (e.g., Power BI), Database Query Language (e.g., SQL), Scripting languages (e.g., Python/R), and Prosecution Case Management Systems.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a prospective employee of the City of New York. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Pay

$56,000.00 – $56,000.00